Seniors Today March 15th 2013 by Brandon Nickles

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March 15, 2013

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here’s an old song called, It Takes Two To Tango. Then there’s an expression, “Two Peas In A Pod.” In so many things… so many ways, it takes two. It’s impossible to carry on a real conversation without a listener. A singer cannot harmonize without at least one more singer. The latest that I have noticed is: As we age, it takes two to complete a sentence. If you have reached that time and find it difficult to remember an important word in your explanation, it helps to have a friend nearby to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence. Some sentences that I have heard that needed the right word for completion concerned the following: Having visited the biggest fish tank in the world, in Atlanta in 2005, you have described all the wonders but… what was it called? When trying to explain the first attempt at sending wireless messages across the ocean it was done by a marvelous inventor who was credited with it… who was he, anyway? She saw the movie about the great ship that sank on its first voyage with many famous passengers aboard. She knows the name is several syllables but has a little trouble remembering its name. No, it wasn’t Poseidon… what was it? Debbie Reynolds, an aging movie star who used to delight audiences with her songs and dances made several movies. One of her movies had her singing a song about baboons and monkeys. You remember the tune but the name of the song just escapes you. Hmmm… It’s been in all the news and you know the name of all NASAs ships but which one was scheduled to be sent on the final shuttle flight, in June 2011?

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This isn’t actually a case of forgetfulness but sorta fits in that category: A few years ago, a group of friends were having lunch together. Two of the ladies, who were sittng side by side, had their handbags on the floor beside their chairs. One lady was left-handed, the other was right-handed so the handbags were also side by side. It seems that Ms. Right preferred to take out her lower den-

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tures when eating. A week went by and Ms. Left reached into her handbag for a Kleenex. She brought it out and a lower denture plate fell out. She then shrieked, “I don’t even wear dentures! How could this be in my purse?!?” After much thought and research, she learned the denture belonged to Ms. Right who had accidentally dropped them in the wrong purse! She learned that her friend had been back to the restaurant more than once and had finally gone through their garbage looking for her one-of-a-kind fixture. Years ago I decided that our brains are well-programmed computers, worthy of a certain capacity of complete thoughts and information… and that there would come a time when our drives would need overhauling. When you reach that stage, be sure you have good friends to stand by you to fill in the blanks when you forget that important bit of information. ST The forgotten answers are: * Aquarium * Marconi * Titanic* Abba Dabba Honeymoon* Atlantis Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Seniors Today is published and distributed free every other Friday to inform, entertain, and serve those over the age of 50. Deadlines: The deadline for advertising is Friday, 5 P.M., one week prior to the Friday publication date. Advertisements and copy: All advertisements and copy is believed to be truthful and accurate. Seniors Today reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any advertising and/or submitted articles for publication. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Advertisements and copy in Seniors Today are not meant to be an endorsement of any product, service, or individual. All editorial copy and by lined articles are the opinion of the writer and are not necessarily the view, opinion, or policy of Seniors Today. Errors and Omissions: Neither the publisher nor the advertiser are liable for mistakes, errors, or omissions. The sole liability of Seniors Today to an advertiser is to reprint the corrected ad in the next issue. Copyright Warning: Pursuant to Federal Copyright Law, all material contained within this publication which was created, designed, composed, written, typeset, imageset, or prepared in any way by Seniors Today remains the sole property of the publisher and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Seniors Today. This pertains to the duplication of either advertising or non-advertising material. Notice of copyright appears on page one of this and all issues.

What’s Happening Around Town… Easter Services Celebrate Easter at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona for Easter services. Maundy Thursday services offered March 28 at 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.; Good Friday, March 29 at 6 P.M.; and March 31, Easter Sunday at 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. Bring the grandkids at 10 A.M. for Kidstuf and an Easter Egg Hunt during the service. For more information, call 386-767-6542.

Digestive Health Dr. Ryoko Elzey will host a free seminar on benefits acupuncture for digestive health at ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, 4649 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 603, Port Orange on April 3 from 12 NOON–1 P.M. Dr. Elzey will discuss digestion disorders including, but not limited to, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, IBS, chronic inflammation, and a healthy weight management program. Seating is limited. Call Sandi at 386-675-8406 for additional information or to RVSP.

Avoid Senior Fraud Learn how to tell the difference between the real deal and fraud at a seminar hosted by Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach on Wed., March 27 at 11 A.M. Learn tips to keep seniors safe. The seminar is free and refreshments will be served. RSVP to 386-8680723 by March 25.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. (except 3/28/13) at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386-767-6542.

Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., March 21; Thurs., April 18; Sat., May 18; and Thurs., June 13 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386677-3581, ext. 311.

Vivo Tours Join the fun and learn about day trips and multi-day adventures at a luncheon with Vivo Tours on Thur., April 11 at 11A.M. at The RiverGrille on US 1 in Ormond Beach. For more details, call Sheryl at 386-871-4563.

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Seniors Today Spring Fling Luau Mark your calendars now to Fling into spring—Luau style! Seniors Today newspaper once again is hosting a day of entertainment, fun, food, exhibits, door prizes, and more. This fun-filled event is absolutely free and open to all seniors on Tuesday, March 19. Come any time from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All this fun takes place at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road in South Daytona. Bring a friend and enjoy a free lunch! Vendor tables starting at just $150. Advertising and sponsorships available too! To find out more, call Seniors Today at 386-677-7060.

Follies If you have never seen the Follies Show you won’t want to miss it this year at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center located at 399 North US 1. Enjoy great entertainment packed with song and dance on March 22 and 23 at 7:30 P.M. and March 24 at 2:30 P.M. Call the box office for tickets at 386-676-3375.

Stress & Depression Is stress making you sick? Discover natural answers for a happier, healthier lifestyle. Dr. Charng-Shen Wang is hosting a free seminar on benefits Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for elimination of stress and depression. Find out how manage or prevent auto-immune diseases at ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, 2501 South Volusia Ave., Orange City on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 P.M. Seating is limited. Call Sandi at 386-675-8406 for additional information or to RVSP.

Volunteers The Domestic Abuse Council Thrift Shop, located at 949A Beville Rd., South Daytona needs volunteers. There are a variety of jobs such as sorting donations, working at the jewelry counter, or helping on the computer. The store hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 A.M.–6 P.M. and volunteers can arrange a schedule to suit their needs directly with the shop manager, Barb. Call her at 386-761-3166.

Use Your Nook Do you have an older model Nook? Learn how to download free library books onto it during a free program at 10 A.M., Friday, March 22, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Participants are asked to bring fully charged devices. Registration is required and may be made by calling 386-322-5152, ext. 28.

Travel Club You are invited to join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. There is no membership fee and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. The meeting will be held Wed., Mar. 27 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Guest speaker will be David Holmwood, Director, Business Development from Viking River Cruises. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Call 386-252-4423 or e-mail danny@highperformancetravel.com

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson’s Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that Dr. Ryan Uitti will address the group from 2:30–4 P.M. on Wed., March 27. Dr. Uitti’s topic will be: Treatment Update On Parkinson’s; New Developments In Surgery, Medications, And Exercise. This event is being held at Bethune Cookman Universities’ Michael & Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement located at 740 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required. For more details or to RSVP, call 386-676-6375.

Get Aligned! Do you feel sluggish? Need a boost? To further stimulate you brain Love’s Whole Foods offers a free seminar with two local doctors dedicated to helping you get aligned in your mental and physical health on Wed., March 27 at 7 P.M. at the Ormond store location, 275 Willliamson Blvd. For more details call, 386-677-5236.

Support Group Look Good/Feel Better Trained cosmetologists are available to help women undergoing cancer treatments with makeup and accessories. Cosponsored by the American Cancer Society, this group meets at Florida Hospital in DeLand. The cost is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Call The American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 for reservations, meeting times, and more details. Alzheimer's Support Are you the caregiver for your loved one? The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-214-3833.

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he ways that one can be tricked by participating in social media, e-mail, text messaging, and Internet use are innumerable, and ever-changing. People of all ages use e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, text messaging and other social media. Criminals will use any means they think may result in success in duping the public. If you use these sites, devices, and means of communication, you are bound to receive tricks and ploys. As criminals see it, if one percent of users fall for a trick, that is a huge number. Sometimes a trick involves action by you, such as sending money. Sometimes it asks you to click on an icon, or link (URL) to a Web site. Doing so can install malware or other dangerous software on your computer or device. Malware is software that does something bad. It may hijack your email account and send out e-mails, give a route to personal information on your computer, destroy your computer, or cause a myriad of other problems. You may also receive sob stories about somebody you know needing money. You may be convinced you know who it came from because it has their e-mail address, and may even have facts you think only they would know. Be wary of any game, contest, or free anything that you receive via e-mail, text,

or other means. Do not click on any link it provides. Criminals often post messages about unattractive photos of you, or saying somebody wrote something bad about you. You may also receive communications alleging to be from your own bank, or another institution about “your account”. Even if you have an account at the institution, don’t click on any link unless you are absolutely sure it is intended for you.

Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle The more popular a form of communication is, the more likely that criminals will use it to lure the unsuspecting user. Taking security precautions ahead of time, such as using antivirus and anti-spyware protection, is very important. Even with such protections, you still need to use great care in avoiding danger.

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Family Reunions by George Goldtrap

s I write this, my family is scouting locations for a 2013 family reunion. We look for a nice park, a shelter, and nearby restrooms. It has not always been so. Among my most indelible childhood memories is the annual Cooper reunion. The Coopers were part of my mother’s history. For my generation, home base was White County, Sparta Tennessee… about 100 miles northeast of our Nashville home. Different families reunite in different ways. Some small families use a private home, some a restaurant, some a community hall, etc. Some have a ‘watermelon cutting,’ some homemade ice cream. One of my favorites is a family that has long been among my friends. It features a goat Bar-B-Que. They call the event Joe Goat Day! It is both delicious and fun. One unique event which I have attended several times involves a very inventive serving table for the potluck dishes. One family member, a capable carpenter, made the table by using a roll of chicken wire fence, reinforced and undergirded with 1x2 furring strips. One end of the ‘table’ is chained to a large tree and the other end to a pick-up truck. It is then stretched tight. In addition to the tension, it is supported by removable 2x2 legs at intervals of 3-4 feet. This is then covered with colorful tablecloths and serves very nicely as a serving space for an unlimited number of dishes. The ‘table’s’ length can be adjusted to fit the attendance. Naturally the kids like to run under it. Spills are not a problem since liquids run right thru the tablecloths onto the ground. In my childhood, family reunions were half family, half church affairs. Your family name didn’t really matter, the reunion was held following Sunday morning worship at Cherry Creek Church and the whole congregation was invited. In the small country communities everyone knows everyone else. There would however be lots of special guests who came in from almost anywhere… folks who shared the family name, the in-laws, grands, and great grands, nieces, nephews, and cousins, (including some long lost), and a few tag-along sweethearts. The preacher always welcomed these events because it meant a sizable increase in attendance, including some sinners who needed to ‘come home.’ Sermons were adjusted to meet the time restraints and evening services were often cancelled. (Lord forgive us! Quicker than a deacon could say amen, the kids were out the door, (right behind the smokers), and running to watch Uncle Clarence unroll and put up the magic table. The day had all the elements of the circus coming to town… using neighborhood dogs to replace the menagerie and funny relatives replacing the clowns. Now comes the food… lard laden, food cooked and wrapped in casserole dishes hours before the event… but all of it with the

taste of home. Grandma’s biscuits, baked sweet-taters, endless varieties of mac & cheese, ole Uncle Sam’s watermelon cuttings, (with one special side plate of pre soaked pieces—wink, wink), turnip greens, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, (I never learned to like cold spuds), homegrown squash and ‘maters right off the vine, string beans, baked beans, cornbread, snap peas and field peas, homemade pickles, seasonal fruit pies, leftover Christmas fruit cake, coconut cake, chocolate cake, and aunt Clarabelle’s southern pecan pie… (hush yo

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap mouth)! One more prayer, (Lord please make it short), and we’re gonna dive in. (Some of the kids were already nibbling). Lunch took about an hour, seconds were plentiful and conversation flowed like Miss Ima’s homemade elderberry wine. Time for the afternoon entertainment. The program opened at 2:30 sharp. Sam Golden presided because he was a schoolteacher and knew the proper protocol. Cousin Ira led opening prayer. (Haven’t we covered everything by now?) Bro Otto introduced the local Gospel Quartet. They looked spiffy in their new plaid britches and Ed’s mama made the special shirts with ‘Gospel Sunshine’ stitched right on the pocket. They opened with the favorite, Joshua Fit The Battle and nobody was gonna let them go home till they sang Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones, just like they had done last Tuesday on the radio. After the singing, and by popular demand, Dad always spoke. He had more old jokes than Carter had pills and just like Minnie Pearl on the Opry, he told the same ones every year, but elderly memories are not easily offended and the laughter was dad’s reward. He would also mention those deceased since our last reunion and the new babies. Family historians took notes. Chief among my memories are the funny names and rural expressions which to a city boys were amusing. Folks recently recovered from illness were ‘pert’; overweight folks were ‘fleshy’; mothers to be were ‘in a family way’ but I was not supposed to understand that; elderly folks were ‘poorly’ and the less than ‘altogether’ were ‘titched.’ The 100 miles trip to the ‘home place’ county took all day. We’d spend Saturday night with uncle Eller… coal oil lamps, a well, and an outhouse. It was heavenly. The trip home was easier. Stomachs full, memories stuffed, and an extra handful of chocolate drop cookies made it all worthwhile. Can’t wait till next year! ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached a georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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he popular Ormond Beach Follies will be performing at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on March 22-24. Dancing, singing, and hilarious comedy combine to bring a most enjoyable experience. This is entertainment for everyone to enjoy! The show features a group dance number that was performed by professional Hollywood dancers on the popular TV show Dancing With The Stars. DWTS master choreographer, Lindsley Allen, flew to Ormond Beach with the goal of teaching the exact choreography to the Follies dancers. She had worked previously with the Follies Dancers! Look for the DWTS' Stuff Like That There to be duplicated in the Follies show! Other highlights include a Cole Porter medley and Fever sung by retired professional songbird Jeannie Nichols. Razzle Dazzle, from the musical Chicago will delight all ages and you won't be able to resist tap-

pin' your toe during Brotherhood Of Man! You'll also enjoy an old fashioned tap dance to Puttin' On The Ritz! Performances are Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, March 24th at 2:30 P.M.

The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 399 N. US1. The box office is open NOON-5 P.M., Tues-Fri. Order tickets online at www.ormond beach.org or call the box office at 386676-3375.

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Neck And Back Pain

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ain in the neck and back cause functional problems such as reduced mobility and weakness, which can make normal daily activities unbearable. Eight out of ten people will have back and/or neck pain at some point in their lives. Although many cases may resolve themselves, other cases will not go away and become a chronic condition. Too many people suffer long term with these conditions, but there is a natural solution. In Chinese Medicine, there is a certain pathway called the “Du” meridian which runs from the bottom of the sacrum bone up to the head along the spine. When there is a smooth flow of circulation along this pathway, there is no pain. If there is any disruption from conditions such as trauma, certain postural issues or even stress, it can cause pain in the neck and anywhere along the spine. Acupuncture helps the body to recover its natural circulation so that the body can heal itself. The reason behind this is that by having needles in the body, the brain senses it as injury which triggers a signal to send oxygen and nutrients to the area to promote healing.

The combination of manual physical therapy techniques to realign the body and posture, and acupuncture to combat pain and discomfort arising from secondary soft tissue tightness and muscle spasms and incorporating acupuncture is remarkably effective in providing successful pain relief.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Although electrical stimulation is commonly used in conventional therapy to reduce pain and relax soft tissue, the inclusion of acupuncture needles allows the stimulation to penetrate deeper and affect the involved structure directly. ST

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arch is National Nutrition Month® and a good time to focus on a healthy diet. The theme for 2013 is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. The nutrition message encourages personalized healthy eating. It’s important to recognize that many factors impact our food choices including food preferences, lifestyles, cultural, and ethnic traditions, as well as health concerns. The key is to choose a variety of foods within the major food groups and be moderate with portion sizes. Focus on fruits and veggies: “Take a good look at your current diet and you’ll probably realize you’re not eating enough fruits or vegetables,” says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formally American Dietetics Association). Add a serving each day to one meal and increase it every few weeks. Adding more fruits and vegetables into your diet is important whether you buy frozen, fresh, or canned. Look locally: From farmer’s markets to community-gardens, you have many options to find new, fresh foods in your area. You’ll be supporting local growers and getting excellent nutritional value. Go to http://volusia.org/extension and click on Horticulture. Under resources you’ll find local farmer’s markets and “U-Pick” sites in our area. Make calories count: Look for foods with nutritional value. Most food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. Be aware of por-

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undreds of pet lovers sprinted to the sand on a chilly morning and enjoyed the one-time only opportunity to bring their canine companion onto The World’s Most Famous Beach! This special occasion was only available to those who joined Halifax Humane Society at the 3nd Annual Mutt Strutt 5K on Saturday, March 2. This free, non-competitive event took off at 9 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and beach area.

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The race was open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and skill levels, and leashed, well-behaved, four-legged friends were invited to join in the fun! All proceeds from the event benefit the animals of Halifax Humane Society (HHS) in Daytona Beach. Seniors Today put a team together this year. Even though it was quite chilly the team along with their pups got out there and strutted the 5K. The team even surpassed their donation goal!

“This was a unique opportunity for pet owners who otherwise cannot bring their pet to the beach,” said HHS executive director Miguel Abi-hassan. HHS was delighted with the turnout and that so many were able to enjoy a morning on the beach with their pet, while also supporting the Halifax Humane Society. The huge turnout raised almost $40,000 in support of the shelter! ST The Halifax Humane Society is a 501(c) (3) private nonprofit organization servicing the Greater Daytona Beach area since 1937. Those interested in learning more can visit www.halifaxhumanesociety.org or contact Tyler Stover at 386-274-4703 ext. 320.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Stop being the wool-gathering Lamb, and start turning that dream project into reality. You have the ideas, the drive, and the charisma to persuade others. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You've scored some big successes. Remember that all hardworking Ferdinands and Ferdinandas need some time to restore their energies and refresh their spirits. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're gaining a stronger mental image of what you're trying to achieve. Look for the facts that will help get this to develop from a concept into a solid proposal. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some of you eager-to-please Moon Children might want to delay some decisions until midweek, when you can again think more with your head than your heart. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new business venture seems to offer everything you've been looking for. Be careful that that rosy picture doesn't betray traces of red ink under the surface. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A volatile situation needs the kind of thoughtful and considerate care you can provide right now. There'll be time later to analyze what went wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your loyalty to a friend in a tough situation earns you respect from people you care about. Those who criticize you don't understand what friendship is all about. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your strong work ethic is rewarded with the kind of challenging opportunity you love to tackle. Go ahead and celebrate with family and/or close friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A legal matter you thought had been finally resolved could require a second look. Don't make any moves without consulting your lawyer. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Taking charge is what you like to do, and since you do it so well, expect to be asked to lead a special group. This could open an exciting new vista for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) An important matter might wind up being entrusted to you for handling. The responsibility is heavy, but you'll have support from people eager to help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A spouse or partner might make an important, even life-changing, suggestion. It could hold some of the answers you've both been looking for. ST

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A: I am not an art expert, and for a competent answer to your questions you need to hire the services of a certified appraiser in your city. Why? A free appraisal by a neighbor or so-called expert with no credentials is virtually worthless. If you really want to know about your art, spend the money and find out. If not, continue to enjoy them in your home. I know what your next question is: You write a collectible column, so why can't you give me an estimated value. The answer to that is simple. If I tell you, for example, that your Davis oil is worth $500 and you later discover it is really worth much more, or for that matter, much less, you would not be happy with me. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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yatt Earp is a fixture in American folklore. His dust up at the O.K. Corral is legendary, and dozens of books have been written about both the shootout and the man. Almost nothing has been written about his common-law wife, Josephine, and what little has been published is inaccurate. Now Ann Kirschner has written, Lady At The O.K. Corral: The True Story Of Josephine Marcus Earp. For example, I Married Wyatt Earp by Glen Boyer and published by the University of Arizona press in 1967, more than two decades after Josephine's death, was withdrawn in 1998 because many of the so-called facts in the book could not be proven. Josephine, or Sadie as she was known to her friends, or Josie to Wyatt, was born in Brooklyn just before the Civil War. When she was 11, the Marcus family moved to San Francisco, where her father Carl-Hyman found work as a baker. Eventually, Josephine found her way to Tombstone, Arizona.

There Josephine met deputy sheriff Johnny Behan, and less than eight months after they built a house together, she left him for Wyatt Earp. How Josephine and Wyatt met and exactly when they moved in together is not known with any accuracy. The fact is they did, and they continued to be a couple for almost half a century. The festering bad feelings between Earp and Behan erupted on Oct. 26, 1881, at the O.K. Corral. It was one of the most famous gunfights in the history of the Old West. Acclaimed author Ann Kirschner chronicles the never-before-told story of this German-Jewish woman from New York and how she worked as a parttime actress and dancer who connected with one of the most famous lawmen of the frontier West. She brings Josephine out of the shadows to at last tell her story, a colorful and spirited tale of ambition, grit, adventure, and self-invention, all set against the exciting backdrop of the panorama of the West. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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o you love animals, but do not have the ability to adopt one? There are a couple alternatives that allow pet lovers to receive the enrichment of spending time with loving animals without taking one on full-time. For those with the ability to bring a pet into the home, but are not ready for a longterm commitment, fostering a pet is a great option. Some animals need to be fostered until they are old enough for adoption, while others need a little extra care while recovering from an illness. To learn more about the Halifax Humane Society foster program, please contact Euan Zavota at 386-274-4703, ext. 330 or at ezavota@hal ifahumanesociety.org Pet lovers that cannot bring a pet home may consider volunteering. Shelters need volunteers in many areas, including walking dogs, helping at special events, or counseling potential adopters. HHS has a new volunteer program that leads volunteers through a college-style curriculum, allowing each volunteer to help in ways that match their skills and offer them the best experience. To get started as a volunteer, please contact Jacque Estes at 386-274-4703 ext. 319 or at jestes@halifaxhumanesociety.org Beat The Heat Makes An Impact This February, Halifax Humane Society’s Beat the Heat promotion allowed area female cats to be sterilized for just $20, with vaccination shots included at no additional charge. With the help of PetSmart charities, approximately 300 female cats were spayed during the month. Statistics show that this will lead to approximately 180 less cats entering shelters. Although this promotion has ended, you can still have your dog or cat spayed or neutered at the Clinic for a great rate. Call 386-310-4935 to learn more about the clinic and to set an appointment. Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-274-4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@hal ifaxhumanesociety.org

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few weekends ago I traveled to Central Florida to attend a family reunion. I like reunions, by the way, and enjoy being around my kinfolks. Now, like every family, we do have those with their idiosyncrasies, but I don’t have enough room here to go into giving family secrets away. I have not seen any of them on Swamp People or Redneck Weddings. Most importantly, I have not received any e-mails showing any of my kin in one of those big stores dressed inappropriately. The Conant Reunion was started some 65 or so years ago and is my maternal grandmother’s side of the family. We are now down to the oldest of us being cousins with no aunts or uncles left of our generation. Having been a kid once myself, I decided to see if the young folks would like to play a game I played with my children. They were so bored, they agreed it had to be better than listening to who begot who a hundred years ago. It is not a simple game and requires some thought on the part of those that are playing. The gist of the game is that you are given one or maybe two clues and by asking questions that can only be answered with a yes or no you have to figure out what happened. An example would be: There is a glass of water sitting on a table and a dead body on the floor. What was interesting about the game was

how the adults would drift in and out asking an occasional question and then go back to the family tree. And they talk about A.D.D among children! To get the answer it can take 30 minutes or more and that is if you ask the right questions. I found this worked well on long trips, by the way.

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The girls did not forget last year and at this year’s reunion they were back for more. Needless to say I had a good time and it seemed that they did as well. About that family tree, my cousin Sam has mapped us all out. He had all of us in our respective branches. I know my brother Eddie was relieved to see his name listed, especially since I have always said we found him in the woods under a hollow log. Thankfully, most of us feel pretty far from the trunk, which may help keep us off Jerry Springer or one of those reality shows. But ... you never know. ST

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with their practical jokes. They really do put their hearts into the game,” said Coach Scott. “It’s incredible that they do what they do at their age. They are in great shape and this gives hope to people who fear the day they’re ‘too old.’ These grandmas definitely got game.”

“We all started playing basketball when we were young and we’ve just stuck with it. Training is very important to maintain your stamina and muscle tone but we also have our little secrets that keep us going,” said team captain Albin. “As a team, we believe in good nutrition, daily use of nutritional supplements, and an active lifestyle. “Diet and exercise are usually sufficient if you’re in your 20s, but at our age, a little extra help is needed. Supplements such as fish oil and omega-3s. We also watch our diets and make sure we’re getting enough whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein. If we start making poor decisions, it will show up on the court,” added Albin. ST

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